not sure if one should put a toe in the water here.

The great pittsburgh phil once said the odds of picking a winner in an 8 horse race are 7/1.
probably the most profound racing comment i've heard. considering it was said by the world's greatest punter it reminded me of my own experiences.
i went through the time systems and and weights of rem plante don scott etc. and the inconsistencies indicated that at the end of the day i couldnt discount co-incidence. this brings in phil's 7/1 factor.
was i lucky enough to be on a horse that won or was it because all the criteria matched up and things fell into place and the horse won. if that was the case why doesnt it happen more often.
the odds of backing a winner in an 8 horse race are 7/1